Catalogue, of snuffs & tobaccos

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This catalogue of snuffs and tobaccos sold at Johnston's Old Established Oil Shop at North Bridge Street in Edinburgh dates from the early 19th century.

The catalogue lists over 70 types of imported snuff.

Tobacco taking was popular in Scotland from the mid-17th century. Scots became addicted to it in all its forms, whether smoking, chewing or snuffing.

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• Online ID: 000-100-047-861-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.287
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Inscription: Catalogue of Genuine Snufs and Tobaccos which are exclusively on sale at / Johnston's / Old Established Oil Shop, North Bridge, Edinburgh
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• Dimensions: 260 mm x 140 mm
  
• What: Document / catalogue
  
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• Who: Johnston's Old Estalished Oil Shop, North Bridge Street, Edinburgh (Issuer)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
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• Description: Catalogue of snuffs and tobaccos sold at Johnston's Old Established Oil Shop, North Bridge Street, Edinburgh
  
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